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answered on Jul 18, 2011
As far as I know, that number applies to the number of dependents as disability levels are based on percentages as opposed to an indication based ona numeric value.
answered on Jul 18, 2011
Check your state's Department of Labor. There may be a procedure through them that would be a better way to go. It is also possible that you are required to go through them first, before you file a court case. There is a concept in the law that requires a person to pursue their... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2011
You may want to check the New Hampshire Statutes for discovery requirements in small claims cases..
I've searched Sec. of State in Colorado and Delaware with no results. Planning a small claims action.
answered on Jul 18, 2011
Although I am not licensed in Colorado, I would suggest that you contact the Secretary of State's Office, or if you have correspondence from them with a return address in a different state, check the Sec. of State in that State.
answered on Jul 17, 2011
Generally yes. However, the answer may be different depending upon what information the attorney was provided or obtained.
answered on Jul 17, 2011
If you wish to keep your home, you will need to hire counsel.
answered on Jul 17, 2011
You need an appearance form and at a minimum then you need to draft your answer to the Complaint.
I am in foreclosure and have received a notice of motion for entry of an order of default, for summary judgement against usa and for judgment of foreclosure and order for sale. In the meantime, I am awaiting a response from the lender regarding a loan remodification I applied for. Also, I... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2011
You would be best served by filing a motion to vacate technical defaults and for leave to file your answer, instanter
answered on Jul 17, 2011
The work did not qualify for copyright protection. Additionally, the court held that there was no enforceable contract due to a lack of agency between the CPD and the artist.
answered on Jul 17, 2011
Please restate with a specific question. Thank you.
answered on Jul 17, 2011
Unfortunately, your question cannot be answered. There are variables in every lawsuit. Sometimes a case settles early. Sometimes records need to be subpoened other times not. It depends on how many witnesses need to be deposed and whether any experts must be hired. These are just some of the... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2011
2-615 and 2-619 govern Motions to Dismiss. If you are asking whether you can file to dismiss for failure to answer a Motion of Discovery, you will also want to read Supreme Court Rules 201 through 219
answered on Jul 17, 2011
5 years if an open account, 10 years if a written contract
answered on Jul 16, 2011
Illinois law only permits the recovery of attorneys fees under a few circumstances: if a statute provides for it, fraud, or there is a contract providing for fees. If the liquidated damages clause did not provide a provision allowing for the recovery of reasonable attorneys fees and there was no... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2011
You draft a Response citing the proper statute(s) and case law that support your position. You file the original in court with a proof of service that you provided a copy to the other side. You may also want to file Notice of Filing, depdning on the practices in the particular courthouse where... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2011
Yes. this is quite common in foreclosures when the property is rented and the lendeer does not know the name of the tenant.
answered on Jul 16, 2011
Basically, yes.
answered on Jul 16, 2011
Assuming that you had a valid case in the underlyiing action( the one that you hired the lawyer for) and he did not file before the Statute of Limitations, you may have a claim against the lawyer.
answered on Jul 16, 2011
It is unlawful in Illinois to confine any animal in a motor vehicle in such a manner that places it in a life or health threatening situation by exposure to a prolonged period of extreme heat or cold, without proper ventilation or other protection from such heat or cold.
This is a class C... View More
I know in florida it's 7 years and pay taxes. Anyone know about Indiana? What are the details of "squatters rights"? or Adverse Possession. Do these laws still hold true?
answered on Jul 16, 2011
10 years
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